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About

Music for freestyle, custom arrangements and editing for kürs.

Daphnée Boisvert founded Musique de Kur in 2021. A lifelong rider, she got back in the saddle in 2017 after a break of a few years. Since then, dressage has been her discipline. She acquired Buddy, her heart horse, in 2021 in the midst of a pandemic. This Belgian crossbred, a giant with a tender heart, has accompanied her to dressage competitions ever since. They both had a lot to learn, and they complement each other perfectly.

The kürs are a natural fit. After university training in music, a career as a lecturer at UQAM’s DESS in film music, and numerous professional projects in music and musical arrangement, it was only natural to combine two passions: music and horseback riding.

Musique de Kür offers the expressiveness of a musician, the observations of a film music teacher and the knowledge of a dressage rider. Drawing on elements from all disciplines, Musique de Kur offers a personalized service, driven by a passion for horses and music.

Working in collaboration with trainers, top riders and dressage judges, Musique de Kur ensures the best possible vision for your kür.

Steps to follow

Send a video of the horse’s movements

The first step is musical research. We’ll need videos of the three gaits and the specific movements of the choreography. We don’t need the full choreography yet. We can help you film at your stable if possible. If not, be sure to send us clear videos where we can see the horse’s legs.

Send the choreography

We need to receive the complete choreography (in one video) about one month before the competition. We’ll edit a preliminary score (without transition details) for you to try out. Once the music has been approved, the full fee is due.

Final editing

The final music is then edited according to the choreography you sent us. Payment is due prior to delivery of the final music. We will also provide you with a video of your cover version with edited music.

Changes and corrections

We know that a duo evolves over the course of a season. That’s why we offer support throughout the competition season to adjust the times of the various musicals. We can lengthen or shorten the various sections. *Major choreography changes, level changes, music changes are extra.

Services

Music research

Musical research is an essential step in the creation of kur music. We suggest music that suits your taste, the style of your duo and the horse’s gait. There are no limits to the types of music you can choose from

Synchronization
The horse’s gaits are carefully studied to enable us to find the perfect musical synchronization between the gaits and the rhythm of the music. Using the metronome, we determine the tempi of the gaits and adjust the music.

Editing on choreography

The music is edited to emphasize the expressiveness of the choreography and the various changes of pace, transitions and movements. We respect the musical phrasing while accompanying the movements of the reprise.

Review of the choreography

As dressage riders who have taken part in numerous clinics and competitions, we are very familiar with the movements required for free practice. We know the equestrian language. So we’re able to review the choreography and make sure that all the compulsory movements are included, according to your level of competition.

Sending music to various competitions

We offer the possibility of sending the music directly to the various competitions on time and in the right format. Your music will be calibrated, tested on several different systems and clearly identified with your name and that of your horse.

Express Editing

We offer the possibility of sending the music directly to the various competitions on time and in the right format. Your music will be calibrated, tested on several different systems and clearly identified with your name and that of your horse.

Music for freestyle, custom arrangements and editing for kürs.

What do you need?
In addition to your videos, we need your full name, the full name of your horse and your level. We also need a list of your competitions (name and region) and the dates of your kürs.

Is there a deposit?
Yes, the deposit is $100 to start the music research work.

How do you send videos?
As video files are heavy, we ask you to use wetransfer.com for uploads. Files must be properly identified with the rider’s name before sending. (NOM_kur_ANNÉE) It’s possible to send properly identified Google Drive shares. The address to send your videos to is: musiquedekur@gmail.com

Are my videos and music shared with other people?

We assure you of the strictest confidentiality when it comes to sharing your videos. You can also rest assured that your kür music is unique. Certain themes or well-known tunes may be used by other riders, but the editing is individualized and unique.

What about copyright?

We work with legally purchased material and are fully aware of current copyright laws.

Do you offer refunds?
We require a $100 deposit at the time of registration. Thereafter, as each stage is approved by you, no refunds are possible. In the event of injury to the horse, cancellation of the competition or failure to qualify, the full amount of the contract remains payable. No refunds and no contract cancellations. *Certain special cases may be considered at the discretion of both parties.

Where are you located?
We are located in the greater Montreal area, Quebec, Canada.

In what format is the music delivered?
We deliver music on USB key. We also send music in Mp3, Wave or Mp4 format, depending on contest requests.

Do I have the right to sell my Kür music made by you?

No. You have the right to use the music repeatedly for your own purposes, but the music is created for a duo and may not be sold or used by other duos.

vision

Musique de Kur was founded in 2022. We’re dedicated to bringing to light the wonderful discipline of reprise libre en musique. We believe that free riding to music is accessible to riders of all levels. This unique moment with your horse gives you access to another facet of competition. Whether in high-level or school competitions, Musique de Kur offers personalized support to riders to ensure the best possible experience.

Communication is an essential element of collaboration. Rest assured that we will listen to your requests and take your musical preferences into account.

We also work closely with trainers.